How to cut in using masking tape (wall to ceiling) How to avoid paint bleeding.

[@luc1ferblack]

good video. The science for anyone wondering is this. the wall is grey you tape up against the ceiling then you paint the grey along the ceiling. The grey bleeds under the tape onto the grey wall sealing the edge of the tape. you then paint the ceiling edge white and it cannot bleed under the edge onto the grey wall anymore. I will be doing my hall like this next week thanks for the video

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

I couldn’t have explained it better myself 👍🙂

[@mryan4452]

Ah I see genius thanks for the explanation I was perplexed

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@mryan4452 Hello. I thought the video was self explanatory. Obviously I should have explained it clearer when doing the video. But you learn as you go 🙂

[@mryan4452]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 I'm new to painting DIY so didn't understand how it was creating a straight line but now do, I still found it a great vid thanks for taking time to post it

[@lijohnyoutube101]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 I have painted several times but not in this way and I am not following the explanation. Can you break it down more in steps with more explaining please.

[@andianderson502]

Worked perfectly! My accent wall is a much darker color than the adjacent walls, the ceiling and especially the baseboard. I had so much bleeding, using just the painters tape, that I had all but given up on a beautiful, rich accent color for my foyer. In a last stitch effort to save my wall, I ran across your video. With just a bit of backtracking, I was able to get those nice, clean lines I had been hoping for. Thanks for the post!!

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Andrea Anderson: I'm so glad you found the video helpful. Thank you so much for the great feedback. My favourite kind of post 🙂H.

[@jonbraid2520]

Just used this technique today and all I can say is wow! I normally hate cutting in and I'm slow at it too, so this is such a relief to find! I now need to go over previous cutting in to improve it too! Thanks so much!

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Jon B :So glad you found the video helpful. Thanks for the great feedback. H

[@zakdaud142]

Hi can someone help I struggling to understand was the tape on the ceiling or wall and which side did he put brown and which side white ? Sorry!

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@zakdaud142 Sorry. Just saw your message. The taping is done on the wall. Then you do the first coat of paint ( wall paint) After it has dried, apply the ceiling paint. Regards H

[@marthadavis6973]

So paint the wall first then while the wall is still wet apply the tape and proceed to paint on top of it?? I’m an amateur and truly confused

[@as680783]

Superb tip Harry. That's the best line I've seen yet on all the cutting videos I've watched on YT. That's about nine or ten videos so far viewed on the subject. While steady hands, skill and experience help with achieving the near perfect line when cutting, us amateurs need a no-nonsense and relatively quick and cheap way of achieving that professional finish. Really enjoyed this short and simple hack and will be trying this out today when attempting to acquire the holy Grail of ceiling cutting: the straight edge!

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Saxon Rascal Thank you for the great feedback. Good luck with the cutting in. It does take a bit of practice to get it right. But often the results are instantaneous.

[@kaminelson6179]

I think you could also use just a wet rage and let that dry sealing the tape making it swell

[@StuBoyUK]

This was very helpful. I've painted my living room wall after the ceiling but the ceiling I dull and not as white so I looked up how to cut into paint a ceiling and your video is the most relevant. Thank you.

[@adamgrieve1183]

I can confirm that this does work. New trick learnt! 🎉

[@renostubbs8504]

Thanks a lot Harry, we appreciate your time and technique

[@karlsands1714]

Great video. We never cease to learne .Thankyou.

[@Drew1734]

I understand why you would slightly overpaint the wall onto the ceiling, can you explain, though, why you need to stroke with the wall paint again over top of the tape if you’re only going to come back over with with white afterwards? I’m confused

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. The reason I do the first stroke with the wall paint is because sometimes you get paint bleeding behind the tape. So if you use the wall paint first you won’t see the bleeding as it’s the same colour. And it acts as a sort of blocker for the ceiling paint hence you get a near perfect straight edge. It’s an old painter’s trick 👍 Regards H

[@bernie4366]

This is why I use white ceiling paint and white wall paint.

[@adrianadios5041]

Im a painter and still use this method all the time the results are always pro-level...

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

You can’t get better feedback than from another professional painter like yourself 👍👍. Merry Christmas 🎄

[@zaphyros2518]

You know he's a pro when he paints with the clothes still hanging below :D

[@FlyingHigh99999]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@brownsugars2001uk]

Thank you so much for shareing. I know without your video i would not know how to start without making a mess.

[@davidread2208]

always used to try cutting in by hand but this is superb. Such a beautiful finish, having tried it and seen the results will certainly be using this method. Thanks for video, fantastic.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Thanks for the great feedback 👍👍

[@carolerobinson6241]

Hi, looks hood but I can’t see if tape is on wall or ceiling. I am doing dark grey wall do I paint that first, let it dry then tape the top of wall, paint with grey and let dry then paint white for ceiling?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. Yes. Let the wall paint dry then apply tape to the wall. Let that dry. Then apply the ceiling paint 2 or 3 times. Also remember to remove the tape before the last coat is completely dry. Regards H

[@JofAT-MofN]

Brilliant - this makes perfect sense. Thanks

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@JofAT-MofN An old painters trick 🙂

[@antb3334]

That’s a good white paint you have. Mine takes 3-4 coats to cover the ceiling over spill and it’s only a grey

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. I think it’s always important to use a good quality paint but it’s comes at a price 🙂

[@dollydaydream5839]

Hi. Would this work if I masked the ceiling and painted ceiling colour then wall colour twice..asking because the lining paper on the wall tends to tear off the wall when removing tape,Thanks

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. It shouldn’t be a problem to do it the other way round. It’s just a little more difficult to tape the ceiling. There are tapes on the market that are especially made for this type of job. The tape you are using is possibly too sticky. Very best of luck 🤞Regards H

[@dennismckeown1]

Great tip, will be trying this out.Thank you.Very good presentation.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Thanks for the kind comment. I hope it goes well. Harry

[@6glenn9]

Why do you put the first coat on the tape the color of the wall?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello again. I use the same paint as the well for the first coat because if there is any paint bleeding it will be invisible as it’s the original colour. Then when it dries it acts as a sort of stopper for any more paint bleeding. Then you get the perfect line ( a decorators trick). Thanks for writing in. Have a great weekend H

[@265Stan]

Hi there. I was wondering why you paint where the ceiling and wall meet with ceiling paint 2 times? Is it because the first coat is like a primer to cover the dark wall paint?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@265Stan Hello. I paint the ceiling with the ceiling paint two times because when you paint over darker paint you should use at least two strokes to cover properly🙂 Regards H

[@265Stan]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 Thank you. 🙂

[@265Stan]

​@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 Hi again, sorry I should have asked this before. After you paint the top with wall paint and let it dry. You then paint with ceiling paint one time and then you paint it a 2nd time. Do you let the ceiling paint dry after the 1st time before the second coat?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@265Stan Hello again 🙂 Yes let the first stroke dry👍🏻

[@265Stan]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 Thanks again! I am painting a bedroom. I will try your method.🙂

[@mikejones637]

So how do u apply the tape on the ceiling or the wall

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

On the wall 👍👍

[@danielletaylor4997]

I had just a little trouble seeing how the wall and ceiling paint was applied to the tape. So, the wall color was painted over the painter's tape on the ceiling and then the ceiling color was painted over the tape as well?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. Yes. Spot on. The first coat of wall paint acts as a stopper to avoid paint bleeding from the ceiling paint. Regards H

[@danielletaylor4997]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 Thank you! I just realized that you replied to my comment. 🙂

[@albertoteixeira4532]

Such a Boss move compared to the new young players trying to make complicated videos about this topic. :)

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Thank you 👍

[@stumetallicafan]

So would this work for skirting / base board , trim around door and coving etc ?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@stumetallicafan Hello. Yes. If you check out my channel I have a video about cutting In skirting/ base boards. Regards H

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@stumetallicafan Hello again. I see that you already found it. Thanks for the great feedback 👍👍

[@stumetallicafan]

Hello again Harry . I found I got a nice true line but unfortunately the tape pulled away the wall paint . The wall paint was dry and had been on 24 hours . I used low tac frog tape, yellow so it kind of defeated the purpose as i had to go back touch up , cut in the wall paint.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@stumetallicafan Hello. I’m sorry that happened. It shouldn’t, especially if you use the correct frog tape. I afraid the only time paint will come off with the tape is when the walls aren’t prepared properly. Sometimes if the wall is particularly porous or dry you have to use a primer or sizer which gives the top coat more grip. The other reason could be moisture. But whatever the reason if prepared properly, paint should never come off when you remove tape unless you use industrial tape. You may find paint lifting off the walls later but fingers crossed that won’t happen I don’t mean to alarm you. Whatever the problem it’s always fixable. Thank you for the feedback. Regards H

[@stumetallicafan]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 Hi Harry I just painted over the existing paint that last tenant had on The land lord had not long painted it , would have been around 4 weeks it had been on . I was able just to free hand with a small brush so came up ok just kind of defeated the purpose of doing it if you understand. I used the yellow frog tape which said was low tac. Is their a better one as we will be doing whole house eventually ?

[@TeslaRules1856]

cant you do this with caulk ?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@TeslaRules1856 Hello. It shouldn’t be a problem. I have done this technique many times with Caulk. But you have to spread the Caulk very thinly and possibly use some water and a cloth to wipe it along the corner just to make it easier to spread along the tape line. Regards H

[@richardthornton1235]

Hi Harry, Just found your channel and have to say your tips are invaluable. Thank you 👍👌🤝

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Thank you. Have a very happy Easter.

[@JoWhKeJo]

Does anyone know a good brand of tape to use? The masking tape I've used previously pulls some of the paint off the wall

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. Frog tape is very effective. Also you can use the yellow masking tape as it’s not too sticky. If you can’t find either just explain in the paint shop what the tape is for. And they should direct you to the correct one. All the best H

[@turnerpie]

Hi Harry! What masking tape do you recommend for this? Should the standard £2 a roll from B&Q be fine, or is there a better product which reduces and risk of seepage/excessive bleeding? Many thanks

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. I usually buy the yellow masking tape from Tesa . But if you can’t find that I think the yellow Frog tape from B&Q it perfectly sufficient ( around £3.60 ) a roll. Very best of luck. H

[@aidieb123]

did he give the white 2 coats then release the tape?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Yes 👍👍

[@aidieb123]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 thanks for the reply, i take it the masking tape doesnt pull off the original paint on the wall assuming i use good quality tape?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@aidieb123 Hello again. Yes just make sure the tape isn’t too sticky. Frog tape is specifically for this kind of painting. Regards H

[@aidieb123]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 perfect thanks, will be giving this a try!

[@jasonhoskin1168]

I am not sure I understand this difference between the 2nd and 3rd steps. Can you please explain?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. The only way I can explain it if you mean the two strokes of ceiling paint. One stroke isn’t enough as it takes at least 2 strokes to cover the first stroke of original wall paint. If I have misunderstood the question please let me know. Regards H

[@6glenn9]

How far down from the ceiling is the line?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. There is no specific rule it always depends on the state of the corner. The rougher the corner the lower down the tape. But I usually try to bring it down by about a millimetre. All the best H

[@stopmakingmelogon]

I have a rookie question, when you apply the masking tape, do you run a stanley knife along the corner where the roof/wall meet? E.G you did not apply the tape dead straight (I'd imagine that's impossible) so you 'cut it' to fit?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

+stopmakingmelogon Hello. Thanks for writing to me. Believe it or not I always apply the tape by hand. Its not as difficult as it looks. I think that if you ran a stanley knife along the corner it would possibly damage the corner. It didn't even occur to me to show how to apply the tape as i have done it so many times. and what i wanted to show was just an effective method to stop the paint bleeding behind the tape. Thanks for drawing it to my attention. Regards. Harry.

[@Mobile-pd1uc]

Is this just regular masking tape? Also do you not wait for the grey to dry a little before applying the white?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. Thanks for the feedback. Yes it’s ordinary masking tape. And you should wait for the wall paint to dry. But not the ceiling paint. Sorry if I didn’t mention it at the time. So much to remember and the video completely unscripted. All the best H

[@Mobile-pd1uc]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 Thank you, hope I can make it happen. Brilliant idea. Thanks

[@paultilly]

i assume u let all coats dry before doing the next coat

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@paultilly Yes. Until the last one. H

[@robertpaterson7311]

Just found your video so thanks for sharing as it looks like a good system. I have tried using Frog tape before to try to create a straight line but when I peel the tape off it pulled off paint from the wall it was stuck on. Which tape do you use or do you do anything to stop the tape peeling paint it is stuck on ?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. I use the yellow masking tape from Tesa. It could be that you are using the wrong tape. Ask for the least sticky. If you have been using that and it’s still tearing off the paint it could be that you’re removing the tape too quickly. Also some tapes get more stuck to the wall the longer they are on the wall. So don’t leave the tape on for too long. One tip I use if the tape is still too sticky is when I pull the tape off the role I tap the sticky side against my trousers. That makes the tape less tacky but can create more paint bleeding if you do it too many times. I also sometimes Stick the tape to the floor then carefully lift up the tape and use it on the wall. But these have only been desperate measures I have used when the correct tape wasn’t at hand. Very best of luck H

[@allanrepp8179]

How close to the ceiling do you put the tape

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. For this particular wall I applied the tape a couple of millimetres down. Just below the caulking. I always apply the tape a little down from the ceiling as the corners are usually slightly uneven.

[@XFBO]

Brilliant tip, thanks for sharing!

[@ForeverVersatile]

What type of brush are you using? I feel like the Wooster brushes i have are too soft.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Versatile1983 : Hello. Wooster brushes are usually fine. But I always use Jordon.

[@fooch00fhan1]

After you put the wall color over the tape do you let it dry?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. Yes you have to let it dry or the paint will bleed. I think I mentioned waiting for it to dry in the video. But I will double check 🙂 . All the best H

[@sophiadiner5208]

What masking tape was used for this ? Can you provide a link ? Thanks

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. It’s called masking tape. Sometimes called cutting in tape or frog tape. You can buy it in any paint store. It is usually yellow but comes in different colours in different countries. I’m sorry I have no idea how to provide a link. Im not very savvy with that sort of thing. I still buy everything in the store. But I hope I have been of some help. Regards H

[@sophiadiner5208]

Thank you replying

[@mackerelbean]

Thanks so much for the video Harry! Super helpful. I can see others have mentioned about a video demonstrating how to apply the masking tape and thought I’d second that! It would be great to see it if you have the time ☺️

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

bethkate888: Hello. Thanks for the kind comment. I should definitely look into posting a video on how to apply the masking tape as so many people have asked me so nicely 🙂

[@adrianadios5041]

This method works well but remember to put on the tape the day after painting. Let the paint dry fully first. Also when using tape i only paint with white after and have no paint bleeding.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Every bit of advice always welcome and appreciated 👍👍. H

[@joeruhe8030]

Beauty idea, worked great for me!

[@projectzorgo1085]

Do you leave ceiling paint on the wall, when its all finished. And do you do same with trim, just trying to figure it out, and how long would it take to do that room. With all taping and painting

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. No the ceiling paint doesn’t get on the wall because the first coat of wall paint acts as a stopper to avoid the ceiling paint bleeding. And you can use the technique all round the room ( you can check out my other video Cutting in around skirting and doors). How long it takes isn’t so easy to answer as that depends on the size of the room. But it’s fairly quick as the paint is water based. But it takes a bit of practice. Regards H

[@sampranvlogs]

Have you applied tape on ceiling or on wall? TIA🙏

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. I applied the tape to the wall. Roughly 1 mm down from the ceiling.

[@BurtBowers]

I am going to try using the ez edge pad square want to save time & headaches..

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Old Timer: Never tried one of those. Interesting to know if they really work. Or if they’re any faster.

[@K3NTCLARK]

With a edging tool I guarantee you will not get A-line like this guy's or anything close to going on to the ceiling because that's the exact opposite of what it does

[@ClaytonYatescarenthusiast]

Why don't you have more videos, good video

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Clayton Yates: Thank you. I have a few more videos on my channel. And some waiting to be edited.

[@ClaytonYatescarenthusiast]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 very nice, I checked some more out. Have a remodel company and we've started doing a lot of painting so appreciate your videos.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Clayton Yates: Thanks. Much appreciated. Some of the videos are quite successful. But some for example “How to paint a room with a roller “ are quite slow to get off the mark despite being in my opinion full of hopefully useful tips. Maybe I should learn to market myself better 🙂. Regards H

[@McGeezle]

How the hell do you get the tape right into the edge all as one piece? And why did you do another coat of wall paint after applying the tape? Also did you use the same tape for all 3 coats? I've heard you're supposed to take it off while the paint is still wet

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. Getting the tape into the edge is easy but takes a little practice. I put a coat of wall paint over the tape to act as a stopper for any leakage under the tape. It blocks any ceiling paint seeping under. You use the same tape for all three coats. And remove the tape when the last coat has become tacky. I thought I explained everything clearly while I was doing the demo. But maybe I didn’t. I will have to go over the video again myself to check if I have missed anything. Thanks for writing to me. Regards H

[@McGeezle]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 thanks. I got my answers by looking through your other replies after I commented. Can't believe the stress I caused myself by trying _not_ to get paint on the ceiling and how long I put off the painting for just because of how daunting that part was. Turns out the best way was to just do it much quicker and less careful. Do you have any tips for fixing wall paint that has got onto the window frame or other parts that I can't just paint over like the ceiling?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@McGeezle Hello again. If it’s water based paint on oil you can gently remove it with a damp cloth but you have to wipe over the wall paint a few times. The wetter it gets the easier it is to remove. It should eventually come off But if the paint on the frame gets damaged then I’m afraid the only thing to do is gently sand it down and paint over it again with the window paint 🙂

[@McGeezle]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 sorry I meant just the unpainted plastic. And the wall paint has dried on it. Also how long do you wait inbetween each coat when just doing the edges?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@McGeezle Un painted plastic I would still suggest a damp cloth. Drying time depends on the warmth of the room. But as it’s the ceiling it’s usually warmer so I would suggest at least half an hour.

[@dizzydantube]

Just found your video and about to order the tape, but I was just thinking, rather than masking the wall edge on a dark wall then painting dark paint on the ceiling edge to seal the tape and then painting white over it afterwards, would it not make more sense to put the tape along the ceiling edge and then paint a small line of white on the wall edge instead as surely it would be easier to do a 2nd coat of dark paint over the white than the other way around?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. You are quite right. Dark paint over white is easier coverage. But taping the wall is so much easier than applying tape to the ceiling. So in the long run you save a lot more time with this method. All the best H

[@bilbaobaggins8392]

Hi there. Can you please explain 1 where to apply the tape as in where the edge of the tape is to be as the seal between the wall and thr ceiling on my walls is not a sharp edge? 2 how to apply such a long piece of tape in a straight line ? 3 i dont get the step where you apply the wall paint onto the roof then cover it with the roof paint ? I dont underftand what this is doing. Sorry for the novice questions. Nice vid. Thanks in advance

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@bilbaobaggins8392 Hello. I usually take the tape about a millimetre or two down the wall in case the corner is uneven. Applying the tape is easy. I can’t exactly explain how to do it. Just apply it carefully. It takes practice. But if it looks good to the eye then it’s good. And thirdly you apply the wall paint to the ceiling first so that if there is any paint bleeding under the tape it will be invisible as it’s the same paint as the wall. I hope I’ve been helpful. Regards H

[@bilbaobaggins8392]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 thanks. Apologies for repeat questions I found some answers in the comments . But thanks a lot for clearing that up!

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@bilbaobaggins8392 No problem. Thanks for watching my video 🙂

[@bradlozndeipi8119]

Is it the same tape for wall and ceiling colour?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@bradlozndeipi8119 Yes. Don’t remove the tape until the last stroke of paint 👍

[@kylekane8275]

Is the tape tight in to the edge or is left a little away from the ceiling

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. Great question. It can vary. If the ceiling to wall is very straight which is quite rare. You can apply the tape tight into the corner. But if as in most cases the join is a little uneven. I apply the tape about a millimetre down the wall. That always gives a much tidier line. Regards H

[@kylekane8275]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 thanks a million pal..

[@kylekane8275]

@MØĐ3RNS4V4G3 yep that's the way

[@mandyg.3004]

Hi Harry. Super video. Why do you need to paint into the ceiling when painting the wall if you are taping up anyway. Also do you apply the tape flush in between the wall and ceiling or do you leave a slight gap. Thanks:)

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Mandy Gould Good morning. Thanks for writing in. Firstly I apply the first coat to the ceiling with the wall colour because often when using masking tape, the paint bleeds so the first stroke acts as a sort of stopper. And with the tape yes I always leave a slight gap as corners are nearly always a little uneven. Regards H

[@mandyg.3004]

Thank You. x

[@stevenwildman8325]

Harry, I am just about to cut in a wall to my bedroom, one wall is white and one dark blue and therefore need to get the best line possible. I appreciate the logic behind your video, however do you let the wall colour (in this case your grey) dry before you apply the white? In my head if you are trying to do this all with wet paint you would surely end up with lighter grey paint on your ceiling. Therefore do you let one coat dry before applying the second?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Steven. Thanks for the comment. Very good question. You let the paint dry between each coat to avoid the paint bleeding. But when you remove the tape at the end of the job do it when the last coat is still slightly wet. Very best of luck. H

[@mlovmo]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 Please put these instructions in the description for this video. I had to search for this answer here in the comments since you didn't explain it in the video itself.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@mlovmo Hello. I’m always willing to answer any questions 🙂

[@uzy87626]

Hi will be trying this shortly. What was the purpose of doing the first coat of grey paint on top of the tape? You're simply applying it then painting straight over it. Am I missing something? Thanks

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

uzy87626 : Hello. Thanks for writing. The purpose of painting the first coat with the grey paint is that if there is any bleeding of the paint with the first stroke, it will be the same colour as the wall. It acts like a stopper for the white paint. Thus leaving an almost perfect line 🙂It does take a little bit of practice. Very best of luck. H

[@uzy87626]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 ahhh... it makes sense. I just watched your skirting video and it was more obvious. Thank you!

[@iliragron7284]

Hello Harry, I am a painter from London, I think here the paint is different, because when I try this technique, the masking tape remove the existing paint, I have tried too many kinds of tapes, but still that happens, even if the paint it’s been applied 2-3 days before. Please do you know, what should I do? Thank you, Ilir!

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

ilir billa: Hello. So sorry for taking so long to write back to you. The paint I have used here is ordinary Dulux. So I think the problem is most likely the tape itself. I know that you can buy frog tap in the UK that is specifically for cutting in. But with some tapes they can get stickier the longer you leave them on so remove the tape quite soon after painting. I hope I have been of some help. Regards H

[@as680783]

@ ilir billa I know it's been a while since the question was asked. However, if you're still struggling with this I'd advise buying some Frogtape from Amazon or Wickes etc. There are many sorts available for around £3.00 to £5.00 per roll (inc. P&P) but it's definitely worth paying for. I tend to go for yellow Frogtape designed for use on delicate surfaces. It's tacky enough to stick to walls, skirting, trim and ceilings but not sticky enough to make peeling difficult or damaging to painted surfaces. Frogtape is also made from a hydrophobic substance along its edges to help prevent bleeding. I've used the tape to mask-up about 200m of surface and haven't encountered a single bleed, but this painting has been done on smooth surfaces versus embossed or chipwood.

[@homesbyjordan1142]

Amazing technique, new sub Here. Thumbs up

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Jordan Tsourouttis: Thank you for the kind comment. It makes it all worthwhile. Happy Easter. H

[@brentharris5344]

What if your walls and ceiling are not straight? I've tried this but I can't get the tape on straight and tight to prevent bleeding!

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. If the walls and ceiling aren’t straight. I find it helps to bring the tape down a couple of millimetres. If it’s really bad then caulking the wall to ceiling join a couple of times can help. Regards H

[@brentharris5344]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 I may try that I've tried everything else Thanks!

[@brentharris5344]

Another question, do you have to paint the whole wall again for Hat banding? Some say it's just the different texture from the brush than a roller that makes it look darker? If I roll over it will it blend in?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@brentharris5344 Hello again. With good quality paint these days hat banding usually doesn’t happen. But the best way to avoid it is to use a small roller that can get as close to the corner as possible. Or do a sort of stippling effect with the brush as you’re cutting in. But when I’m painting a whole wall I always do the cutting in first then use the roller to get as close to the edges as possible.

[@brentharris5344]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 ok thanks for the info! I'll try and lightly blend it with a roller once I get the corners better and the wall paint off the ceiling hahaha 😆 I'm pretty decent at most thing, but painting a straight line is not one of them!

[@thetwogardens6048]

Nice tip, I will give it a bash. Wish me luck !

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

The Two Gardens ; Very best of luck. And happy Easter 🙂

[@ReneeS-y6q]

After painting the ceiling color how long do you wait before taking the tape off?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. I just wait until the paint is almost dry. The drying time can vary depending on how warm the room is. But usually 3 to 5 minutes.

[@crypto_newbieone6895]

Greetings paint master harry 👨🏻‍🎨 great vids. Just a quick 1, afterI’ve applied the masking tape and do the wall paint and ceiling, how long do I let them dry? A few hours touch, or longer. Thanks excellent work

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. Thanks for the great feedback. After you have applied the last coat of ceiling paint, remove the tape when the paint is almost dry. Don’t let it dry completely. It may seem odd to do that. But that’s how I have been doing it for years. It avoids damage as dry paint can often tear. Best of luck. Regards H

[@crypto_newbieone6895]

Thanks 😊

[@davidzucker9111]

Great video. How far from the ceiling is the tape?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. Thanks for the great feedback. I bring the tape down roughly a millimetre. But I can vary depending on the quality of the corner.

[@williamvandril5242]

Harry, thanks for the video. Do you not get a visible line of (extra) paint on the ceiling as a brush gives a different structure than a roller?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

William van Dril : Hello. Nowadays ceiling paint is much better quality than it used to be so the brush lines are barely visible. Before with cheaper paint I would do the same process then before the paint dried I would do a sort of stippling effect the hide the brush strokes🙂 Regards H

[@williamvandril5242]

Thanks for your answer Harry. I also saw some videos were a little bit of caulking is used at the edge of the tape. Is there a difference between both methods in quality and/ or applicability?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

William van Dril : Yes🙂 In my opinion if you just use paint to finish, it is a little flatter and sharper. I think you should only use caulk if the corner is damaged.

[@williamvandril5242]

Oke, thanks a lot Harry. I'm going to try your method first

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Having said that. If the corner is uneven. Caulking can leave a lovely finish when done properly.

[@boabyboy978]

Good job m8. ...any tips on how to get a straight line when cutting into rough wallpaper eg woodchip etc?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

boaby boy : Hello.Thanks for writing in. I'm afraid it's almost impossible to get a really straight line on very bumpy surfaces. But sometimes when I have had to do a straight line on an uneven surface I have caulked the join between the wall and the ceiling a couple of times to make the join as smooth as possible before cutting in. Smoothing the caulk down more against the wall than the ceiling. I hope I have managed to be of some help. H

[@boabyboy978]

Harry Anstice many thanks great tip 👍

[@michaelfeeney8437]

Want to try this technique, but is there any risk that when you pull the tape off it will remove the wall Emulsion as well ?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. Thanks for watching my video. The paint will only come off the wall if the paint is loose or if you use a tape that’s too sticky. Using the correct tape is very important. All the best H

[@finch2213]

What width of tape?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. I used the standard 2.5 cm tape.

[@MJHKing1]

If you've already painted a little bit onto the ceiling with your wall paint, why do need to use the wall paint again after youve applied the masking tape only to then put another two coats of ceiling paint on top of that. I know im missing something obvious

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. Because if you just go straight to the Cieling paint and there is any bleeding you get white paint bleeding down the wall. But if you use the wall paint then any bleeding is the same colour hence invisible. It’s an old school painters trick. Regards H

[@MJHKing1]

@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 oooh I've got you. Putting wall paint over the edge of the tape effectively seals the edge of the tape so any ceiling paint will only run over the top of the tape and not under the edge. Thank you

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@MJHKing1 Very welcome 🙂

[@stumetallicafan]

What tape did you use thankyou ?

[@meriemwilliamson1005]

Did you peal the tape when the paint was wet or dry?

[@drdoses6096]

Meriem Williamson Hello. I always peel the tape off when it’s still wet but beginning to dry. It can cause damage if you remove when dry. Regards Henry

[@OYSTEIN44]

Thanks! Very nice tip!

[@mariuszb8770]

Nicely done old school

[@gemmawaters1603]

Hi. Is the ceiling already painted at this stage please ? Xx

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@gemmawaters1603 Hello. Yes 👍

[@gemmawaters1603]

Thank you xxx

[@gemmawaters1603]

Does it not leave any visible marks please on the ceiling edge as you've got 2 coats of paint on the ceiling but technically 4 coats of paint around the ceiling edge? Last question I promise 😂 .. we're painting on Friday so I'll let you know how I get on too xx

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@gemmawaters1603 Hello again. If you use a good quality paint and and paint directly into the corner not spreading the paint out to widely but use longish brush strokes along the edges you shouldn’t see any visible marks. People will only notice the lovely straight line🙂 Best of luck on Friday. Regards H

[@gemmawaters1603]

Fab thank you xxx

[@jaimemurphy1676]

Wow! Thank you! This has totally changed my painting game. I have become pretty good at cutting in free hand, but ceilings are my weak point. I will also try the trim in some tight spots too. This is brilliant!

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

jaime murphy : Thank you for the great feedback.

[@phillmace382]

what tape did you use Harry

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Phill Mace: Hello. I used a tape called masking tape. Also called frog tape. When you buy it always ask for one that’s not too sticky as really sticky tape can destroy walls when you remove it. Regards H

[@phillmace382]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 Hi Harry, many thanks for this great tip, ive just tried this and now have perfect cutting in,,,, i used pro deck advance tape

[@farukatasever2933]

I am wondering why did you paint ceiling with the wall colour first?Thanks.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Faruk Atasever : Hello. The reason I painted the ceiling with the wall colour first was to avoid the appearance of paint bleeding. If you only use the ceiling paint and it bleeds you get little bits of white paint seeping under the tape. But if you use the wall paint first it sort of acts as a sealant. It's an old painters trick. Regards H

[@jaredlevenson9486]

Harry, thanks for the video. Did you use 2 coats of ceiling white?It looks like you made 2 passes of white. If so, did you wait for each white coat to dry? Were there 2 coats to ensure the gray was covered from the wall?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. Sorry for the late reply. Yes I did use two coats of white to stop the grey showing through. The first coat I let dry, the second coat I removed when the paint was still tacky. If you remove the tape when the paint is dry there is a risk it can tear. Regards H

[@petestreet7535]

Gtreat job. I feel more confident using tape than doing it freehand, He should have explain why he painted the wall color on the masking tape .

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

petestreet You are quite right. Bad oversight from me.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Michael Greene Hello. I will try to explain as best I can🙂 if you paint with the wall colour first it acts as a sort of stopper and dramatically reduces the paint bleeding of the ceiling paint behind the tape. As any paint bleeding would be from the wall paint, you won’t see it. I hope my explanation was clear enough. Have a great weekend 👍👍

[@rickyjohnson3650]

Hi Harry, quick question, frog tape or normal masking tape?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. I used normal masking tape. But I think both will do. I used the yellow one. Not too sticky.

[@gxb5008]

About how close to the ceiling do you place the tape?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Greg Boyce : Hello. I take the masking tape about a millimetre down from the ceiling. But it always depends on how sharp or even the corner is.

[@PP-zn5cs]

Thanks for the video, its very useful. I want to ask it the following steps correct or not: 1: use the tape when the wall paint is dry 2: apply 1 coat of wall paint, let it dry 3: apply the 1st coat of ceiling paint, let it dry, 3: apply the 2nd coat of ceiling paint 4: remove the tape when the 2nd coat of ceiling paint is still wet

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

P P Yes. Spot on. But let the paint dry a little so that it’s tacky before you remove it, to prevent it from running. Regards H

[@PP-zn5cs]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 I got it, thanks~

[@tundrawhisperer4821]

What type of masking tape did you use? There’s so many out there these days now. Thx

[@chi9153]

Great video! Always struggle with frog tape as the paint peels off in areas... do you let it cure rather than just dry. Also would you do this on very dark paint? Thanks again 🙏

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. Thanks for writing in. Yes I always remove the tape before the paint is dry. But not straight away otherwise it can still run. And it works very well with dark colours. All the best H

[@chi9153]

Hello Harry, it’s the paint that the frog tape is sometimes comes off when removing. ☹️

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@chi9153 Hello again. If the paint is peeling off then either the preparation under the paint is wrong so the paint peels of easily. Or the frog tape is too sticky. Let the painted walls and ceiling dry first properly. Then apply the masking tape on the wall ( about a millimetre down from the ceiling) then apply the wall paint To the edge. Leet that dry. Then apply the ceiling paint. Let that dry. Then do the same again. Then apply the last stroke of ceiling paint. But this time remove the tape while the paint is still wet. It should work. Have another go. It always works for me. But like all things, takes a little practice 🙂👍

[@chi9153]

@@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529 thank you Harry, much appreciated! 🙏

[@jameshawley3656]

I don't understand how you have set the masking tape a millimetre from the ceiling and then painted the ceiling area in the wall colour and then gone back over with ceiling paint. Surely that means the First coat of wall colours is pointless then?

[@charles910]

Great tip. So by painting over the tape with the wall color first, any bleeding under the tape will be the wall color? Also, what kind of tape are you using?

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Thanks for the comment. Yes indeed. When you paint with the wall colour first it blocks any of the ceiling paint from bleeding behind the tape. This particular tape is low tack scotch tape. I'm sure each country has there own tape and there are many brands so it's important to ask for low tack tape for cutting in as some tapes are too sticky and can cause damage when removing. Regards H

[@asmrcraftvideos830]

Thanks for clarifying that. I was a bit confused as to why you would paint with the wall colour first. Makes sense now :)

[@tdshrinksleevelabeling953]

Hi what brand of tape? Ive done this but forgot the low adhesive brand i used. Takes time but worth it. Good vid

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. I used ordinary masking tape. It’s called Frog tape. I used the yellow one. Quite low adhesive. Regards H

[@tdshrinksleevelabeling953]

Nevermind 8020

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@tdshrinksleevelabeling953 The one I used is made by Tessa. But I don’t think it’s available outside Scandinavia. Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.

[@Timzhil]

amazing! Thank you so much!!!!

[@janeross9992]

Very helpful thank you

[@tintindz7795]

Good job !

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Tintin DZ Thanks 🙂

[@stumetallicafan]

Bloody good that .

[@kathleenmeaney4130]

Thank you so much its perfect

[@ReneeS-y6q]

Thank you!

[@CB-pt2uo]

I wish my English was this perfect 😏 Great video 👍

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Thank you 😊

[@pantrokrator8310]

I wish your video is more visible kind of faraway process is cool but still not as clear as should be .Camera is faraway everything is good Thank you

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@pantrokrator8310 Thank you. I will take your constructive feedback into account. 👍👍

[@duMaurier15]

im confused.. why did he have to paint in grey first? i wish the masking tape part was shown.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Hello. As I explained in the video I paint with the grey first to avoid paint bleeding from the ceiling paint. If you paint with the wall paint first then it acts as a stopper. So any paint bleeding is from the same paint as the wall. I hope I've explained it clearly enough 🙂 It takes a little practice. Happy painting. Regards H

[@duMaurier15]

Thank you Sir!!

[@petestreet7535]

This works if the wall color is thoroughly dry. Which means a simple room cannot be done in a couple of hours.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Thanks for writing in and watching the video. All advice is very welcome. Yes the walls have to be thoroughly dry or the wall paint would come off with the masking tape. You can see that the wall is dry as there is a picture hanging on it 🙂 The tape should be removed before the ceiling paint in the corner is dry. And you’re quite right it takes more than a couple of hours to paint a whole room properly. This is just a cutting in demo. Regards H

[@smoochreynolds4865]

I'm lost

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Joseph Reynolds : If it needs more explaining. I will always try to help as best I can 🙂

[@autonomous44]

“Professional painters hate this man - click here to see why!”

[@VegaBlondie]

why to move along the wall, showing in short part would show the concept

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

VegaBlondie That's a very good point. I thought as I explained while I was doing the job, the demonstration was clear enough . But maybe I should have gone for more close ups. Or as you suggested just did a smaller area. Regards H

[@tokyo8236]

You should voice audiobooks.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

Thank you for the compliment 🙂

[@Swiftaps]

So if I understand correctly...#1. You paint the wall #2 when the last coat of wall paint is completely dry you tape the wall and apply another coat of wall paint to the edge of the ceiling so that the the bleed is the same colour as the wall paint and seals over the seam of the tape. #3 Then continue to paint the ceiling. #4 While the second cut in coat of ceiling paint is still finishing drying you remove the tape. This action tears a layer of dry wall paint, tears a layer of dry ceiling paint and lifts off a layer of wet ceiling paint?

[@Swiftaps]

I believe my previous comment is correct per your other example: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4utqZ-VlJaFrLc Looking forward to trying this and watching your other videos.

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

@@Swiftaps I you got it in one ☝️. But it’s a lot easier to do a demo than to write it all down. That was impressive. I hope you enjoy the rest of the videos and find them helpful. Regards H

[@VegaBlondie]

I'm sorry, I couldn't see anything

[@mal3689]

spiffing job old bean,what what 😂

[@onceuponawall-harryanstice2529]

mal3689 : Fanx awfully for the kind comment old boy😉